Solicitor (2–4 PQE) Dispute Resolution – Corporate, Financial & Commercial Disputes - Sydney

We are seeking a talented solicitor to join our market-leading Corporate, Financial & Commercial disputes team in Sydney.

This is an opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant disputes, investigations and regulatory matters alongside a team recognised for its depth of expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing the next generation of leading disputes lawyers.

The opportunity

You will advise major financial institutions, ASX-listed companies, multinational organisations, boards and senior executives on complex, high-stakes matters involving litigation, regulation, governance, and reputational risk.

Our practice includes:

• Major class actions and shareholder litigation
• Complex corporate and commercial disputes
• ASIC and other regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings
• Commissions, inquiries, and investigations
• Financial services disputes
• Governance, conduct, and reputational risk matters

You will be involved from the outset in developing strategy, managing complex factual and legal issues, and helping deliver outcomes on matters.

About the team

You will work closely with and report to Moira Saville, one of Australia's leading class actions and financial services litigators. You will also work across a highly regarded Partner group that includes Alexander Morris, Liam Burgess, Eleanor Atkins, Amanda Engels and Damian Lovell. Together, the team advises on a broad range of corporate, financial services and regulatory disputes, combining deep litigation expertise with practical commercial judgement.

Why Mallesons?

This role offers:

• Exposure to Australia's most complex and high-profile disputes
• Direct access to market-leading partners and clients
• Genuine opportunities to develop advocacy, strategic and advisory skills
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional growth

About you

You will have:

• Experience in commercial litigation, class actions, financial services disputes, regulatory investigations, or related contentious matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement and a commercial approach to dispute resolution
• A commitment to delivering outstanding client outcomes
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgement and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, Kellie.McLean@mallesons.com
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com